Age, Biography and Wiki
Sam Tuivailala was born on 19 October, 1992 in San Mateo, California, U.S., is an American baseball player. Discover Sam Tuivailala's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 31 years old?
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| Age |
31 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
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19 October, 1992 |
| Birthday |
19 October |
| Birthplace |
San Mateo, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Sam Tuivailala Height, Weight & Measurements
At 31 years old, Sam Tuivailala height is 1.91 m .
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1.91 m |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Sam Tuivailala Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sam Tuivailala worth at the age of 31 years old? Sam Tuivailala’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Sam Tuivailala's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Sam Tuivailala Social Network
Timeline
Samuel Johnathan Tuivailala (born October 19, 1992) is an American former professional baseball pitcher.
He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals and Seattle Mariners.
Tuivailala attended Aragon High School in San Mateo, California.
He was a pitcher and infielder for the baseball team along with being a quarterback on the football team, as well as playing basketball.
He committed to play college baseball at Fresno State University.
As a senior, he threw a no-hitter in which he struck out 17 batters.
He is of Tongan and Mexican descent.
He grew up a San Francisco Giants fan.
Tuivailala was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the third round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft.
He made his professional debut for the Gulf Coast Cardinals.
Tuivailala played in the outfield, shortstop and third base during his first two seasons in the Cardinals organization.
After hitting only .178/.335/.256 in 42 games in 2010 and .253/.331/.329 in 44 games in 2011, he was converted into a relief pitcher before the 2012 season.
Tuivailala made his pitching debut for the Johnson City Cardinals in 2012.
He appeared in 11 games and had a 4.15 earned run average (ERA) in 13 innings with 23 strikeouts, but issued 13 walks.
The next season, he played for the Peoria Chiefs where he was 0-3 with a 5.35 ERA 28 relief appearances.
Tuivailala started the 2014 season with the Palm Beach Cardinals.
In July, he was promoted to the Springfield Cardinals, and in August he was promoted to the Memphis Redbirds.
In 48 relief appearances between the three teams he was 2-2 with a 3.15 ERA and 1.25 WHIP.
He was promoted to the major leagues on September 8.
He made his MLB debut on September 9, and played in two games his rookie season.
Tuivailala began 2015 back with Memphis.
The Cardinals recalled Tuivailala to the major leagues on May 15.
On July 1, Tuivailala was named a PCL All-Star for 2015, his first recognition as an All-Star in his minor league career.
In 29 relief appearances and 27 2⁄3 IP, he was 3–0 with a 1.95 ERA and 23 strikeouts.
He also co-led the PCL in games finished (23) and tied for third-most with 11 saves, converting all 11 opportunities.
PCL managers and coaches rated Tuivailala the league's best reliever for 2015.
He pitched in 12 games for the Cardinals in 2016, going 0-0 with a 6.00 ERA, as in 9 innings he gave up 12 hits, walked 6, and struck out 7.
He was optioned to Triple-A Memphis to start the 2017 season.
He spent 2017 between Memphis and St. Louis; with the Cardinals, he pitched to a 3-3 record, a 2.55 ERA, and 34 strikeouts in innings pitched.
Tuivailala made the Cardinals' 2018 Opening Day roster.
On July 27, 2018, Tuivailala was traded to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for Seth Elledge.
In five games out of the bullpen for the Mariners down the stretch, he logged a 1.69 ERA with four strikeouts across innings pitched.
In 2019, Tuivailala made 23 appearances for Seattle, recording a strong 2.35 ERA with 27 strikeouts in 23.0 innings of work.
Tuivailala did not appear for the team in spring training the following year due to a right shoulder impingement.
Tuivailala was placed on release waivers by the Mariners organization on March 20, 2020.
On April 18, 2023, after several years of inactivity, Tuivailala signed with the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League.
He made four appearances for Monclova, registering a 8.10 ERA with one strikeout in innings of work.
On September 29, 2023, Tuivailala announced that he had been selected to participate in MLB's Diversity Pipeline Scout & Coaching Development Program.
